A Simple Goal: How Soccer Inspired World Changers to Give Back
For World Changers Devlin Murphy and Jackson Scoll, soccer became an unexpected bridge to the students they met in Honduras. When they noticed the community’s soccer goals were missing nets, a shared love of the game turned into a student-led effort to make a small but meaningful difference.
Building Trust: What Our Teachers and Tutors Took Away From This Year's Training
This year’s teacher and tutor training in Guatemala focused on practical ways educators can create stronger learning environments for their students. From building trust and strengthening relationships to using classroom libraries and play more intentionally, participants came away with strategies they can put to work every day.
Staff Spotlight: She Left Home at 11 to Keep Learning
At just 11 years old, Doris made the difficult decision to leave home so she could continue her education—carrying responsibilities far beyond her years. Through long days of work and late nights studying by streetlight, she refused to give up on her goal. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what determination—and the opportunity to learn—can make possible.
A Simple Goal: How Soccer Inspired World Changers to Give Back
For World Changers Devlin Murphy and Jackson Scoll, soccer became an unexpected bridge to the students they met in Honduras. When they noticed the community’s soccer goals were missing nets, a shared love of the game turned into a student-led effort to make a small but meaningful difference.
Building Trust: What Our Teachers and Tutors Took Away From This Year’s Training
This year’s teacher and tutor training in Guatemala focused on practical ways educators can create stronger learning environments for their students. From building trust and strengthening relationships to using classroom libraries and play more intentionally, participants came away with strategies they can put to work every day.
Two Voices, One Trip: Why a Mother and Daughter Both Say Sign Up for Service Learning
Clare and her mom Jen spent a week in Guatemala building a classroom alongside a local community. Read what each of them gained from the trip, in their own words.
Building More Than Schools: Flywire’s Partnership With School the World
For nearly eight years, Flywire and its employees, known as FlyMates, have partnered with School the World to build classrooms, create playgrounds, and expand educational opportunity. What began with one service trip has grown into a global culture of giving whose impact continues long after volunteers return home.
Meet Our Guatemala Van Drivers: A Steady and Welcoming Presence to All Our World Changers
For more than a decade, School the World’s drivers in Guatemala have safely guided volunteers through winding roads and unforgettable journeys. Meet Freddy, Esteban, and José Manuel, whose warmth, dedication, and friendship make them an essential part of every trip.
Bridging Two Worlds: How Peace Corps Panama and School the World Partner
What happens when Peace Corps Volunteers join a School the World Service Learning trip? During a week in rural Panama, they helped bridge languages and cultures, creating deeper connections between U.S. students and the communities they came to serve. Their perspective offers valuable lessons on curiosity, humility, and meaningful cultural exchange.
Staff Spotlight: She Left Home at 11 to Keep Learning
At just 11 years old, Doris made the difficult decision to leave home so she could continue her education—carrying responsibilities far beyond her years. Through long days of work and late nights studying by streetlight, she refused to give up on her goal. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what determination—and the opportunity to learn—can make possible.
The Fathers Who Are Building the Future of Education
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the men in our communities who have decided that education, for their children, for their neighbors, and even for themselves, is worth showing up for. From a 55-year-old who earned his ninth-grade diploma to fathers who can’t yet read but refuse to let that stop them from being their children’s greatest champions, these are the leaders who will carry the work forward long after School the World’s intensive five-year partnership ends.
5 Creative Ways to Hit the Fundraising Goal Before a School the World Trip
Still working toward a trip fundraising goal? The final stretch can feel challenging, but with a little creativity and community support, it’s possible to close the gap. Explore five proven fundraising ideas that can help students reach their goal and get ready for an unforgettable School the World experience.
World Changer Diary: Expanding Educational Opportunity in Tululché
A first-time volunteer steps into a rural Guatemalan community and quickly discovers the power of connection, resilience, and shared purpose. Working side by side with families, this experience reveals how education is built not just through classrooms, but through community. It’s a story of partnership, perspective, and what becomes possible when opportunity expands.